To sway or not to sway, that is the question...
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Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
thanks lynn. there doesnt seem to be that much difference between the stock and C32 version. i mean if you compare the stock and eibach or evosport. so is the difference handlingwise really that much different between stock and C32. it must be good i would assume. will it stop the body roll or will there still be some with the C32.
thanks lynn. there doesnt seem to be that much difference between the stock and C32 version. i mean if you compare the stock and eibach or evosport. so is the difference handlingwise really that much different between stock and C32. it must be good i would assume. will it stop the body roll or will there still be some with the C32.
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C- 230 Kompressor,C2,C7,Black,JL sub,A/D/S/ amps,Alpine hu and changer
I just picked mine up today, I might put them on this weekend, cant wait to see how it changes the car, the front bar does not really look that much thicker.
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Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
thanks lynn. there doesnt seem to be that much difference between the stock and C32 version. i mean if you compare the stock and eibach or evosport. so is the difference handlingwise really that much different between stock and C32. it must be good i would assume. will it stop the body roll or will there still be some with the C32.
thanks lynn. there doesnt seem to be that much difference between the stock and C32 version. i mean if you compare the stock and eibach or evosport. so is the difference handlingwise really that much different between stock and C32. it must be good i would assume. will it stop the body roll or will there still be some with the C32.
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'03 C320 coupe-manual, '07 530i
I recently drove my wife's '01 C320 sedan on a fairly long day trip. It was all freeway travel. It seemed to me that the car had an annoying trait of swaying as it moved thru the ups and downs of the road. What I mean is, it seemed to twist along the longitudinal axis, much like a dog walks...you know, front torquing one direction and the read the opposite.
Anyway, is this a situation that sway bars can correct, or is it something else? The car has approximately 18K miles on it, stock 16" rims.
Anyway, is this a situation that sway bars can correct, or is it something else? The car has approximately 18K miles on it, stock 16" rims.
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2003 Citron Green C230KMT
Originally posted by Lynn
Stiffness of the sway bar increase with the 4th power of the increase in diameter of the bar. The front AMG bar is 1.5 times stiffer than the stock bar. At the rear, the AMG bar is 3 times stiffer.
Stiffness of the sway bar increase with the 4th power of the increase in diameter of the bar. The front AMG bar is 1.5 times stiffer than the stock bar. At the rear, the AMG bar is 3 times stiffer.
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Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
thanks lynn. there doesnt seem to be that much difference between the stock and C32 version. i mean if you compare the stock and eibach or evosport. so is the difference handlingwise really that much different between stock and C32. it must be good i would assume. will it stop the body roll or will there still be some with the C32.
thanks lynn. there doesnt seem to be that much difference between the stock and C32 version. i mean if you compare the stock and eibach or evosport. so is the difference handlingwise really that much different between stock and C32. it must be good i would assume. will it stop the body roll or will there still be some with the C32.
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Have you changed your suspension? While it is more expensive, the right suspension setup can be many times more effective then changing your sway bars. Sway bars should be used to fine tune the suspension, once it is setup the way you like.
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01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG
Originally posted by trench
For the C230s you don't need the front Brackets (but apparantly they are needed for the C240). The rod (or end-link) part number was also superceeded by the number in brackets - this part may not need replacing as some C230s come with it already, I'm not sure about the C240 (measure your end-link, if it's 11mm it's already the AMG part, stock end-links are 9mm). The nuts and screws are larger ones for the bigger end-links. There is some arguement whether the end-links need replacing at all. The Eibach kit, which are larger sway bars than the AMGs, uses the stock end-links. Decide what you want to do and go for it.
Cheers, BT
For the C230s you don't need the front Brackets (but apparantly they are needed for the C240). The rod (or end-link) part number was also superceeded by the number in brackets - this part may not need replacing as some C230s come with it already, I'm not sure about the C240 (measure your end-link, if it's 11mm it's already the AMG part, stock end-links are 9mm). The nuts and screws are larger ones for the bigger end-links. There is some arguement whether the end-links need replacing at all. The Eibach kit, which are larger sway bars than the AMGs, uses the stock end-links. Decide what you want to do and go for it.
Cheers, BT
What I've decided to do to look for some kinda metal "bushes" that'll fit the gap. I couldn't find any "bushes" that fit the gap so I tried my luck and look for other alternatives. I ended up buying a pipe holder (well ...sort of) which is about 1mm in thickness then cut it to strips (no wider than AMG swaybar) then molded it make my own "bushes". I placed it between the end-link and AMG swaybars and I worked like a charm
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Heres the pic of the "pipe holder"
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01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG
Final result ... "metal bushes" ... this ring fits nicely between AMG swaybar (11 mm diameter) and stock end-link (9 mm diameter). Just make sure that the width is the same or less than the width of AMG swaybar.
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01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG
The results are very good, I'm very happy with the reduced body roll. The car now corner better, its like the car really goes where you wanted to. The back of the car is now nicely tucking in during cornering. I've also noticed that the car is slightly bumpier now...but not that much ... only very slight harsher.
I've also got a better set of tyres on the same day. Maybe this contributes to better handling along with addition of AMG swaybars. All in all...I'm very pleased with the upgrade. For AU$350 (or US$200) its one of the best bang for your buck upgrade you can get for your car
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I've also got a better set of tyres on the same day. Maybe this contributes to better handling along with addition of AMG swaybars. All in all...I'm very pleased with the upgrade. For AU$350 (or US$200) its one of the best bang for your buck upgrade you can get for your car
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